Hungarian photographer Milán Rácmolnár wished to captured Rome in another light with his 'Rome in Infrared' series. Rácmolnár converted his old model of a Nikon D3200 into an infrared camera.
Rácmolnár wanted to use the infrared to capture the city in a different perspective, and because of this he was "able to give the series a somewhat peculiar look." The series captures various aspects of the Italian city, from tourist attractions to everyday locations. A closed merry-go-round looks otherworldly through the infrared filter, making all the bushes pink and all the detailing at the top appearing more delicate through the pink lens.
Some of the photos are more subtle with the infrared filter, such as the photos taken at the Trevi fountain and in St. Peter's Square. Rome in Infrared seems like an urban twist on Richard Mosse's infrared photo series of the Congo.
Infrared Landscape Photos
The 'Rome in Infrared' Series Photographs the City With a Pink Filter
Trend Themes
1. Infrared Photography - Rising trend of using Infrared photography to capture places and objects in a different perspective using specialized cameras.
2. Alternative Perspective Photography - New trend of using unconventional camera filters and lenses to create alternative perspectives of well-known locations.
3. Color-shifting Filters - The trend of using color filters to transform photographs into pink or other unnatural colors.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Photography industry can leverage the trend of infrared photography and offer specialized camera and filters to capture unique perspectives.
2. Tourism - Tourism can utilize alternative perspective photography to market destinations in a new and enticing light.
3. Art and Design - Artists and designers can experiment with color-shifting filters and use them to create unique artwork and designs.